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Gate Information and Hours of Operation

Gates open daily at 7am Gate 3 is open 24 hours for vendors and participants with proper credentials.

Admission

  • Friday to Sunday: $12 per person
  • Children 12 and under admitted free
  • 3-day pass: $40 (Includes vendor set-up day) - Purchase Online!
  • Season Pass: $79.95 - Save more than 70%! - Purchase Online!

Parking

  • Limited on-grounds parking for Corvettes only: $10
  • By Gate 1 - Attention all RED Corvettes - All red Corvettes are invited to park together in a special display to support the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign, a nationwide movement to raise awareness of heart disease as women’s No. 1 killer. A donation will be collected to park in the display and will be donated to the Go Red campaign. Only $20!

Traffic Flow at Corevettes at Carlisle

The reason we split the two groups is to make sure the lines and traffic flow into the Fairgrounds is as smooth as possible and that you experience as little traffic as possible. Please help us keep traffic moving!

Pre-Registered Participants

Pre-registering for Corvettes at Carlisle has its advantages; not only do you save money on registration, but you also get to be on the fast track for picking up your credentials and goodies at the event.

Gate 3 is the main entrance for the Fairgrounds, this will not change. However, if you PRE-REGISTERED for the show you will FIRST drive into our main entrance, Gate 3 to pick up your credentials and goodie bag. This makes your process smooth and seamless as possible getting into the Fairgrounds. You should pick up your credentials and goody bag at the registration tent.

From I-81 North or PA Turnpike – head South on Rt. 11 toward Carlisle; Go about one mile past the Turnpike and turn RIGHT onto Cavalry Road; follow Cavalry to the end and turn LEFT onto Rt. 34 South; Follow Rt. 34 about one mile and turn LEFT onto K Street; once on K Street you will see the Carlisle Fairgrounds Gate 3 entrance; our friendly staff will help steer you in the right direction upon your arrival. Look for signs along the way to help assist you.

From I-81 South – get off at Exit 45, turn LEFT off the exit ramp onto Walnut Bottom Road; go about one mile and turn LEFT onto West Street; take West Street past the Carlisle Expo Center; West Street will curve right and turn into K Street; take K Street thru the traffic light and turn LEFT and head towards Gate 3 where our friendly staff will help assist you.

Registering Day of Event Participants

If you are REGISTERING the DAY OF THE EVENT, you will go to the Show Field Registration lot located just outside of Gate 3. You will be guided into a parking spot and then you will make your way into the Show Field Office to pick up your credentials and goodie bag. To make this as seamless as possible we strongly urge you to move in and out of that lot as quickly as possible. Please DO NOT wait for friends in the lot. Our parking staff has been notified to enforce the no waiting policy.

From I-81 North or PA Turnpike – head South on Rt. 11 toward Carlisle; turn RIGHT onto Clay Street; turn RIGHT onto Rt. 34 North (Carlisle Springs Road); turn RIGHT onto K Street; turn LEFT into the Show Field Registration lot.

From I-81 South – get off at Exit 45, turn LEFT off the exit ramp onto Walnut Bottom Road; go about one mile and turn LEFT onto West Street; take West Street past the Carlisle Expo Center; West Street will curve right and turn into K Street; take K Street thru the traffic light and turn LEFT into the Show Field Registration lot.

View the Driving Directions for more details information.

Showfield Registration Office
Located outside Gate 3

  • Thursday: 12pm - 5pm
  • Friday: 7am - 7pm
  • Saturday: 7am - 5pm
  • Sunday: 8am - 12pm (noon)

Building T Hours (Display Vehicles)

  • Friday: 7am - 7pm
  • Saturday: 7am - 7pm
  • Sunday: 7am - 3pm

Parking & Camping

  • No on-grounds camping available. Visit the "Hotel Reservations" page for lodging options.

Financing

Members 1st Federal Credit Union. Located inside Building T. For ATM, cash advances and auto loans.

  • Friday: 8am - 6pm
  • Saturday: 8am - 4pm
  • Sunday: 9am to 2pm

Vendor Services Office

For information and all vendor transactions visit Vendor Services located outside Gate 3.

  • Friday to Saturday: 7am - 7pm
  • Sunday: 7am - 3pm

Bus Transportation

Free bus transportation to and from Quarter Aces Drag-O-Way on Friday with continuous roundtrip loops beginning at 4pm until completion of drags.

Women's Oasis

Located on the Main Field

  • Friday: 12pm to 5pm
  • Saturday: 9am to 5pm
  • Sunday: 9am to 4pm

Notary Office

Located at the Row R Pavilion

  • Friday: 8am to 6pm
  • Saturday: 8am to 6pm
  • Sunday: 8am to 3pm

Official Information / Guest Services

  • Thursday: 8am - 4pm
  • Friday to Saturday: 8am - 5pm
  • Sunday: 9am - 3pm



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